Lingenfelter Performance Nationals - Turning Up The Heat

Performance driving events are popping up all over the country and that's a trend we can get down with. The latest entry to the performance events world is the Lingenfelter Performance Nationals (LPN), which included the speed-stop challenge, a variety of drag racing classes, a dyno challenge, and an autocross. In the grand scheme of things, it made for a great central hub, where all things performance related could be enjoyed. If you missed it, then follow along as we showcase a few of the highlights from this rubber-burning extravaganza.

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Lingenfelter Performance Nationals - Turning Up The Heat

In the Super Car shootout, Mark Carlyle from Hillard, Ohio, took the win with his '07 Corvette. He got past Lou Gerencer in the first round with an 8.79 at 125.3 mph and then took the finals over Scott Wieck with a quicker, butt-lifting 8.118 at 137.95 mph.

The chassis dyno was running nonstop and offered plenty of bragging rights for anyone who wanted to participate.

LPN also had a Grand Champion, which required all 25 competitors to participate in the local cruise, show 'n' shine, drag race, and autocross. At the end of the weekend, it was Larry Woo (shown here) and David Mickel who tied for First Place.

Roy Royer brought out his ultra-sano third-gen that's powered by a Pro Line Racing 565ci big-block. His power adder of choice is a Precision Pro Mod turbo, while a Rossler TH400 with a Pro Torque converter transfers the power to the radials out back.

Finishing Third was Danny Popp, who ran 11.49 in the quarter-mile and 32.740 seconds in the autocross.

Bob Littlefield, one of our CHP Street Machine Challenge competitors from 2012, was out in force, running the autocross course in 34.823 seconds, 12.044 in the quarter-mile, and placed Seventh overall.

In the big boy class, Outlaw Pro Mods, Scott Braskett brought out his blown '53 Corvette, qualifying number one with a 4.049 at 185.28 mph in the eighth-mile and eventually took the win over Keith Jackson and his '06 Corvette with a 4.062 at 184.07 over a slower 4.291 at 176.17.

Ron Belcher dominated the True Street class in his '06 Corvette. Powered by a 427ci LSX, Ron took the low e.t. and top speed honors with his 9.443 at 144.23-mph charge.

Even with Mother Nature threatening the weekend with showers, the manufacturers' midway had plenty of displays with an assortment of parts for everyone.

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